The last part of this year I have felt more disorganized and less put together than usual. It has been unnerving. Typically I am energetic and super excited about everything. But lately, I have been emotionally burdened by some physical personal hurdles I hold within. Because of that, I really wanted to focus on bringing peaceful scenes into our home this Christmas.

The center of our family room has clusters of live winter plants and evergreens...and pinecones of course. ;)

A stack of books and a bright white lamp

balance on our vintage safe.

Our front window is filled with snowflakes made of hay straw. I will be sharing more of these in a future post. No, I didn't make them. I bought them in beautiful Aspen, Colorado. This is why I am unable to be a traditional "crafter". There is no way I would have the patience to make something so intricate. But, I love them like crazy.

Delicate straw snowflakes

dancing from red ribbon

I couldn't get these pictures just right lol...

This year, I filled our office tree with armfuls of pinecones!

I brought SO many pinecones into our home this year.

Our sparse, narrow, little tree,

strung with cream button garland,

is juggling lots of pinecones.

I didn't add any ornaments to the tree...on purpose. ;)

Instead of putting a tree top on,

I snuggled a big gingham bow

RIGHT in the middle of the tree.

It's as if the bow is giving

our little tree a giant hug.

Overflowing with pinecones,

the burlap covered basket catches a bucketful more.

Kotah is my number 1 helper.

He is always there, full of excitement, ready to help!

It was his idea to sprinkle the tree and pinecones with snow.

A cluster of cinamon sticks over our Burano Italian lace

is slid in next to pinecone kissing balls.

More pinecones...

a snow covered pinecone wreath gives a subtle hint

that December 25th is near.

I'm a new knitter and loving it!

My handmade Christmas stocking.

love.

Every year our kitchen stays the same.

The kids enjoy having

an all gingerbread and candy kitchen.

Our kitchen tree

And my paperbag gingerbread man that I made when I was a little girl gets pulled out every season. I hope he stays together for another 20 years.

A pitcher full of retro candy garland. This garland was used on my own bedroom Christmas tree every year when I was a little girl, teenager, and newlywed. It is now used in the kitchen.

Our stairway got dressed up with REAL, fresh garland this year! Happy girl. Real beats fake any day in every way. I was extra excited to use this fresh-smelling goodness...even if it did tear up my hands.

I didn't want to distract from the beauty of fresh pine, so I kept it simple and only added fresh baby's breath bunches to the garland.

Your home is so beautiful! I love your natural elements this year...the pinecones (one of my favorite decorating elements) are absolutely perfect in your setting. Those straw snowflakes are so unique (at least in my part of the world!). Did you make the origami stars? I'd love to know how to do those...perfect for my sister.Thanks for taking us on a tour...Have a wonderful week...xoJane

I love how you have decorated your home, I really like the garland on the staircase. I also love what you have done with all the pinecones! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!!!!

All of these pictures are so beautiful... the color is amazing and so crisp!! I love going on Christmas tours in your home... they always make me feel so happy! Thank you as always for sharing.. everything is so pretty and cozy! :)

I love how you have different themes throughout the various rooms! Your natural decorations are simply gorgeous... I LOVE the button garland too. Your knitted stocking is beautiful... I've been looking everywhere for knitted stockings, but any that I find are a bit expensive. Maybe I'll have to take up knitting and get start on ones for next year! Thanks for sharing your lovely holiday home!

Everything looks so nice, Lisa. I like all of your pinecones. I think I have the same candy garland that you had when you were a girl, although I didn't see it this year. I like the colors you used on your mantel, too. Merry Christmas!

This post made me wish I was home in our Christmas heaven. Then I got to the picture with the snowman in the frame and I couldn't help but smile really big! Thank you for always making everything so perfect :-)

Lisa - you have created such a beautiful Christmas home for your sweet family! I was in awe of that lavender sprig garland. I drooled over your handmade knitted stocking in those soft blues (great job!), and that twig star is awesome! You inspired me today! :)

Oh my gosh, this is my first look at your home. How beautiful! You decorate just like I would like to. Definitely going to bookmark this for next year. I love nature and I have a collection of gingerbread stuff, many of the same things you have. I don't use it anymore but seriously consider having a gingerbread decorated kitchen when I have grandchildren. Love the snowman sitting behind the frame, and all of the natural elements are gorgeous! Going to take a look around!

In love with your coffee table and the pinecone vase on it. Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Happy holiday! My

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I'm Lisa, I am passionate about the beauty of life. I'm a lover of the seasons and find happiness in all details. Entertaining, parties, and home decor energize me. My husband of 13 years is my ultimate best friend and my 3 boys make my heart smile daily. I love deeply, feel deeply, and live deeply.